| Player: Conor Essenburg | |||||||||||
| School: Lincoln Way-West (IL) | Position(s): LHP/OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6’2″ | Weight: 200 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Left | ||||||||
| Summary: There are some who like Essenburg as a power hitting right fielder, but there is risk he turns into an average bat first baseman and there is just too much to like on the mound. In the battle of the Lincoln Way directional high schools, Essenburg outpitched Jack Bauer, in part due to the fact he hit a home run himself in the matchup. The fastball sits in the low 90s and has been up to 95 with plenty of run and carry up in the zone, but he can sink it in the lower half too. His slider has curveball velo but a ton of lateral sweep to go with some real depth leading many to call it a curveball. Either way, it is a pitch that projects to average or better, although he can get under the ball a bit too often. He also has the makings of a solid changeup in the low 80s that gives solid fade at its best. There is a bit too much of a track record of overthrowing and losing command, but nothing that can’t be ironed out especially if he transitions to the bump full time. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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